Introduction

This API is designed to allow upload of a single data file directly into CustomerGauge's Contact List. Emails will not be sent out automatically, but will need to be sent manually using the Delivery Manager from inside of the CustomerGauge application.


Good to know

Maximum file size:

Please do not upload files larger than 2MB.


Maximum number of records:

Please do not upload files with more than 2,000 records.


Upload interval / frequency:

Multiple upload calls made in quick succession will get queued, and periodically retried, but to obtain optimum performance we recommend allowing the previous upload to finish before attempting the next one. (Uploads can take anywhere between a few seconds and several minutes depending on the size and complexity of data.)


Uploadable file types:

We accept CSV, XLS(X), and XML files (note: no JSON files).


API response format:

Our APIs return data in either JSON or XML format (depending on request by .json or .xml).


About this API

Resource Information

Response formats
JSON (default), XML
HTTP Method
POST
Response family
File
Header
Authorization: api_key XXXXX


Resource URL

Europe Production Server: https://api.eu.customergauge.com/v4.1/file/contact.json

US Production Server: https://api.us.customergauge.com/v4.1/file/contact.json

Australia Production Server: https://api.au.customergauge.com/v4.1/file/contact.json


How to call

Parameters

Key
Data
Description
file
Documents/file_name.xml
Automatically provided when POST-ing a file through HTTP protocol.


Sample file

As many clients have different data fields, you can pick up a sample copy from your system.

1. Go to Data → Imports in the menu, and click the link to the legacy import screen.

2. Click on "Upload File"


3. Click on "Download Data Structure", followed by Contact List (CSV), Contact List (XLS), or Contact List (XML).

    Note: if Contact List is not being displayed, please contact your Customer Success Manager.


4. Use the same structure as this sample file when calling our POST File/Contact API.


Upload File Example Request

Post your file by calling our API as if posted from a form. 

curl -H "Authorization: api_key XXXXX" -F "file=@LOCAL_LOCATION/file_name.xml" "https://api.eu.customergauge.com/v4.1/file/contact.json"


Example Result

Data states if successful or not. Message reported on successful operation:

{
  "Data": {
    "id": "3"
  }
}


Message reported on failed operation:

{
  "Error": {
    "Message": "This upload has already been processed",
    "Code": 400103
  }
}


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